Why the new ‘normal’ for rainfall calculation may be problematic for India‘s farmers

The value for ‘normal’ rainfall decreased by 12 millimetres, according to India Meteorological Department’s new standards

A poor pre-monsoon: 88 Indian districts have not received any rains, drought-like situation in 12 states

Experts say the absence of pre-monsoon rains damages vegetable crops and affects the preparations for kharif crops